We booked at the Halcyon at the last minute and were booked into a tiny room, all that was left. Even so it was very clean and served our needs for a comfortable night. Charles welcomed us warmly and found us a great restaurant for dinner on the beach, even attending to detailed driving instructions as part of the road... more

Thank you to Judy and Charles for a lovely stay. The Kingfisher room is five star with a great outlook. Charles is a great host and makes a great breakfast. Plettenberg Bay is a beautiful place, be sure to have lunch at Moby Dicks on the beach. Visit the Knysna elephant sanctuary, stay overnight if you really like elephants. more

Upon arrival was met by Judy. She served us scones & Tea. Though we booked the Nautilius Rm we decided to stay in the Kingfisher Suite. The room has under floor heating, which keeps us warm in cold nights.We were the only guest there as it was low season, we had all the attention we wanted. Judy recommended some good... more

We only spent two lovely days at Halcyon House, but we enjoyed every minute of them .. from our glass of wine upon our arrival to the tips for our route to the next location. The house is exquisite, the hosts very attentive and the surrounding area gorgeous. I especially enjoyed opening the curtains to that wonderful view in the... more

This is a message of thank you to Charles and Judy for the best 5 days of our 26 day South African Holiday -many highlights such as Charles for breakfast , a game of pool at the bar , the gracious luxury of The Fingfisher Suite and a beautiful dinner on the Verandah . However there many more fantastic moments... more

We stayed for a week in Halcyon House in Feb 2009. The house is spacious and a real oasis of tranquility, with excellent comfortable accommodation and lovely views over plettenberg Bay. Judy and Charles were wonderful hosts and had thought of all the little details which set this guest house above the rest. ( Charles makes superb breakfasts too !... more

What a beautiful house to stay in while visiting the Garden Route. Charles was the perfect host at all times, nothing too much trouble for him whatsoever. Breakfast was fantastic, everything you could want for (including the views). A 20 min walk down the beach will take you into town where there are a good few restaurants. You must go... more

We spent 5 wonderful days at this lovely B&B. Its in a great location, 5 mins form beach and with lovely views across ocean and mountains. The hosts Charles & Judy were wonderful and made our stay very special. A few things they did that made them stand out from the crowd: Provided beach towels, umbrellas, cool bags, water and... more

My husband and I have just returned from a 3 week holiday in SA of which 5 wonderful nights were spent at Halcyon House. I can honestly say that of all the guest houses that we have ever visited in SA (this was our 2nd trip) Halcyon is by far the best. The décor, comfort and hospitality are second to... more